- Location: Based in Taipei with close collaboration with global teams (e.g., Europe HQ)
- Frequent interaction with ODM partners and suppliers across Asia
- Occasional travel to factories, suppliers, and development sites may be required
- Daily presence in Fairphone's Taipei office (min. 2 days per week)
- Availability and flexibility to regularly attend online video calls (both planned and ad-hoc) with colleagues in the Amsterdam office between the hours of 15:00 and 18:00 (Taiwan, GMT+8); on call for urgencies until 20:00
- Availability to travel to Fairphone's Amsterdam headquarters (once every 4-6 months) as well as to vendors and trade fairs (as needed)
About your rol
eThe Camera Engineering Manager leads the end-to-end development of smartphone camera systems, covering both hardware architecture and software/image processing domains
.This role is responsible for defining camera system strategy, driving technical execution, and ensuring seamless integration across optics, mechanics, electronics, and software. From early concept and design lock to validation and mass production, the role ensures delivery of a high-quality, differentiated camera experience aligned with product, timeline, and cost objectives
.The position works closely with cross-functional internal teams and external partners (ODM, module integrators, and suppliers), with strong ownership over decision-making, risk management, and image quality outcomes
.
Key responsibilitie
- s:Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team across optics, mechanical, electrical, system, and software/tuning domai
- nsTake full ownership from concept definition, design lock, EVT/DVT/PVT to mass producti
- onConvert product and user requirements into clear technical specifications, plans, and deliverabl
- esEvaluate and benchmark 3rd-party imaging SDKs (e.g., Night Mode, HDR, Bokeh) and provide technical recommendations based on the trade-offs between image quality, power consumption, and processing latency for product alignme
- ntAct as the central interface across Product, PMO, Engineering, and ODM, ensuring alignment and timely decisio
- nsDefine structured workflows, milestone tracking, and proactive risk identification and mitigati
- onLead architecture decisions covering sensor, lens, actuator, and module integration within system constrain
- tsDefine ERS (Engineering Requirement Specification), validation plans, reliability strategy, and ensure robust calibration for mass producti
- onOversee ISP tuning, 3A performance, and ensure alignment between hardware capabilities and software outcom
- esManage key suppliers and ODM partners to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and quality delive
- ryBalance image quality, system constraints, cost, and supply chain risks, providing clear technical recommendatio
ns
Key objectiv
- es:Deliver a competitive and differentiated smartphone camera experience (image quality + featur
- es)Ensure successful execution of camera development across EVT / DVT / PVT to mass product
- ionEstablish clear camera system architecture and technical roadmap aligned with product strat
- egyAchieve stable mass production quality (yield, calibration consistency, field performan
- ce)Balance performance, cost, power, thermal, and mechanical constraints in camera des
- ignBuild strong collaboration with ODM and key component suppli
ers
Your Skills & Experi
enceMust-
- haveStrong experience in smartphone camera system development (hardware + software integrat
- ion)Deep understanding of ISP pipeline and image quality tuning (3A, NR, CCM, e
- tc.)Familiarity with DXOMARK testing protocols and its objective lab evaluation t
- oolsExperience with Android camera framework (Camera H
- AL3)Proven experience working with ODM and camera module suppl
- iersStrong cross-functional leadership and project management sk
- illsAbility to drive technical decisions under ambiguity and constra
intsNice-to-
- haveExperience with Qualcomm or similar mobile platf
- ormsKnowledge of computational photography / AI imaging algori
- thmsExperience with multi-camera systems and advanced features (HDR fusion, depth, video stabilizat
- ion)Familiarity with factory calibration and mass production proce
- ssesExperience in sustainability-driven product design (e.g., repairability considerati
ons)
What Fairphone can offer
- youThe opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the w
- orld.A diverse work environment full of international, passionate, warm-hearted team mem
- bers.Competitive salary aligned with market stand
- ards.Statutory paid annual leave, public holidays, and rest days in accordance with the PRC labour
- law.Social benefits & contributions made by both employer and employee as required under Chinese
- law.Professional development opportunities for training, skill development, and career advance
ment.
